STEM Support of Arts and Culture “Paving the way for enriched integration of Arts and STEM to provide enhanced learning experiences and economic opportunities for Iowans.”

STEM & Arts Working Group

Steven Triplett, David Barajas, Paul Gibbins, Leon Kuehner, Sarah Derry and Val Ruff

Mission Statement

“Paving the way for enriched integration of Arts and STEM to provide enhanced learning experiences and economic opportunities for Iowans.”

Key Issues: Awareness Economic Development and Impact Educational Best Practice

Recommendations for Action •  Adopt STEM Seal of Approval for Arts

and Culture integration

•  Add Arts integration criteria in the Scale-Up program rubric

•  Support the promotion of arts, culture, and STEM integration exemplars through council resources.

“ I am a strong advocate of both STEM education and STEAM education in the twenty first century. The study of the arts, music, theater and culture are keys to bringing creativity and innovation as a partner to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM and STEAM are not mutually exclusive, they are inseparable partners to the future success of both our educational system and our economic development and life success.”

William N. Ruud, Ph.D. President The University of Northern Iowa

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Thank You David Barajas

Sarah Derry Paul Gibbins Leon Kuehner

Val Ruff Steven Triplett